English Explanatory Dictionary

hydroxymethylsulfonate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sulfonated organic compound that is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other industrial chemicals, and is also produced naturally by certain microorganisms.

Pronunciation

/haɪˌdɹɑksimɛθəlˈsʌlfəneɪt/

Word forms

hydroxymethylsulfonate

Etymology

From hydroxy + methyl + sulfonate.

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